An annual event, Holiday Hits, challenges local musicians to write an original holiday song to perform live. See the interview and live performances on KPTV.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Leave the caroling covers at home!

Wednesday night, Portland’s homegrown talent takes the stage with an evening of original Holiday Hits at Mississippi Studios.

Portland Songwriters Guild President Tim Howe and Operations Manager Andy Zook joined AM Extra to talk about the event — now in its fourth year — that features teams of songwriters co-writing brand new holiday songs in a genre-blending evening of hilarious to heartfelt, and reflective to rowdy performances.

Holiday Hits Vol. 4 presented by Portland Songwriters Guild is happening Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Mississippi Studios. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 day of show.